Truck value question (buying used and wrecked)

I'm looking at potentially purchasing a wrecked Tacoma. It's the rare 97 regular cab with the 3.4L. Owner states it has 248K on the odometer, but he rear-ended another vehicle with it. Here's what it looks like damage-wise. Owner listed it at $1000, but I'm thinking of offering closer to $500. What's your thoughts? I don't want to return it to highway use. This would be more of a trail toy or parted out.

Here's the link to the ad.

https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/5914909171.html

 

$835

 

If you are gonna return it to driving condition, why not make it good enuf for the high way.

This is how I get all my vehicles. I put then back together and drive them.

Offer the $500 and negotiate to the $850 mark. There is not a lot of people out there that like to put cars together. I bet he takes the $500.

 

Get some more pics for me. I live for this kind if thing.

 

I would pay 1000.00, but of course I'd try to push it down to around 800.00. Get a new engine and parts and drive it.

 

Automatic transmission?

 

i bought my truck salvaged, fixed it, now its perfect. as long as there is no frame damage you're solid 100% go for it

 

I could use a nice rear bumper and some bucket seats for my 96. let me know

 

Just made the deal for $750.

 

dibs on the part out if your near Virginia. lol. cash talks

 

Haha let me get it in the driveway and look it over. I'm semi-close to VA.

 

Hey my 96 was almost that bad when I bought it. Fender grill lights header panel bumper front diff. Front struts brakes. It keeps compounding not a bad buy you can always get your money back.